Baked Jalapeno Poppers (Keto)
An easy recipe for baked jalapeno poppers that are low-carb. No breading or flour necessary!
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeños seeded and cut lengthwise
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 cream cheese 8-oz package
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 garlic minced, large clove
- 3 green onions finely chopped
- 2 tsp sriracha optional, or hot sauce
- ½ tsp salt sea salt
- ½ cup almond flour optional*
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice the tops off of the jalapenos, slice them in half, and remove the seeds and innards from the peppers. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of avocado oil and very lightly sprinkle with sea salt.
- Arrange peppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove peppers from the oven and allow them to cool.
- While the jalapenos are baking or cooling, prepare the cream cheese stuffing mixture. Add the remaining ingredients (cream cheese, jack cheese, garlic, green onion, sriracha, sea salt) to a mixing bowl and mix well to combine (this process will be easier if you allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature first).
- Use a spoon to scoop the cream cheese mixture into the peppers.
- If desired, stir ½ cup of almond flour with 2 teaspoons of avocado oil in a mixing bowl and sprinkle on top of the stuffed jalapenos.
- Bake the stuffed jalapenos for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cream cheese is golden-brown.
- Serve the poppers with any additional toppings, such as chopped green onion, red pepper flakes, cheddar cheese, and/or a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- *You can also use panko bread crumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs. If using almond flour, stir it with 2 teaspoons of avocado oil in a bowl before topping.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 24 | |
| Calories | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.